Speech or Language Delay for children in Australian Capital Territory
Your child isn't talking as much as peers, is hard to understand, or struggles with words.
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- 6 suburbs
Providers across ACT
One provider from each of 6 of the suburbs with the most listings, picked by the number of services they list.
- Early Start Australia - DeakinDeakin 2600View provider Early Start Australia - DeakinNo reviews yetEnquire for pricingAsk about availability
- AEIOU Foundation for Children with Autism (Canberra Region)Garran 2605View provider AEIOU Foundation for Children with Autism (Canberra Region)No reviews yetEnquire for pricingAsk about availability
- Little Hands OTHolt 2615View provider Little Hands OTNo reviews yetEnquire for pricingAsk about availability
- The Empowered LearnerMawson 2607View provider The Empowered LearnerNo reviews yetEnquire for pricingAsk about availability
- Leading Lights Early InterventionPhillip 2606View provider Leading Lights Early InterventionNo reviews yetEnquire for pricingAsk about availability
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Frequently asked questions
Most children say around 50 words by age 2 and begin combining words into simple phrases. If your child is significantly behind these milestones or appears to be losing words they previously had, a speech pathology assessment is recommended.
Not necessarily. Many children with speech delays do not have autism, and autism can present without significant speech delay. A comprehensive assessment by a speech pathologist and, if indicated, a developmental paediatrician can help clarify the picture.
Some children do catch up naturally, particularly those with 'late talker' profiles. However, early intervention leads to better outcomes, so it's always worth seeking an assessment rather than waiting and watching.
No. You can book a speech pathologist without a referral. To get a Medicare rebate, see your GP first: your GP can write a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan and a referral.
This depends on the type of delay and how strong it is. After the first assessment, your speech pathologist suggests a plan and checks progress with you.
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